Aircraft from the Lone Star Flight museum fly over the Freedom Over Texas festival as country singer Martina McBride sings "Independence Day" at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.

Aircraft from the Lone Star Flight museum fly over the Freedom Over Texas festival as country singer Martina McBride sings "Independence Day" at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.

A youngster wears an American Flag in his cowboy hat during the Freedom Over Texas festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.

A youngster wears an American Flag in his cowboy hat during the Freedom Over Texas festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

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Jerry Campbell, left, of Houston, left, Haley Sokolowski and her husband, Chris, of Austin, dance to the music of the Ernest Walker Band Featuring the Houston All Stars during the Freedom over Texas festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston. less

Jerry Campbell, left, of Houston, left, Haley Sokolowski and her husband, Chris, of Austin, dance to the music of the Ernest Walker Band Featuring the Houston All Stars during the Freedom over Texas festival at ... more

Haley Sokolowski, left, and her husband, Chris, of Austin, take a photo of Jerry Campbell, center, of Houston, as they dance to the music of the Ernest Walker Band Featuring the Houston All Stars during the Freedom over Texas festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston. less

Haley Sokolowski, left, and her husband, Chris, of Austin, take a photo of Jerry Campbell, center, of Houston, as they dance to the music of the Ernest Walker Band Featuring the Houston All Stars during the ... more

Noah Heckathorne, right, and Cameron Lyman, with the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, perform as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Noah Heckathorne, right, and Cameron Lyman, with the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, perform as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
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Kids proudly wave their American Flags as they participate in American Election Day events at Bayou Bend on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. The event was designed to teach the American democratic process to youngsters with historic re-creations, including a live 19th-century-style debate, re-enactors, and a chance to practice voting using the "bean & corn" method that was common in the early days of the country. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

Kids proudly wave their American Flags as they participate in American Election Day events at Bayou Bend on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. The event was designed to teach the American democratic process to ... more

Hundreds gathered outside the home of Ima Hogg as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Hundreds gathered outside the home of Ima Hogg as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and ... more

Cindy Price, left, and her husband, Marty, watch the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, perform as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Cindy Price, left, and her husband, Marty, watch the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, perform as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included ... more

Hunter Almanza, 9, writes his name with a feather marker on a replica of the Declaration of Independence as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Hunter Almanza, 9, writes his name with a feather marker on a replica of the Declaration of Independence as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Frank Braun, signs a replica of the Declaration of Independence as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Frank Braun, signs a replica of the Declaration of Independence as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a ... more

Sue Canup, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, greets Maria Macias and her granddaughter, Sophia, 2, as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Sue Canup, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, greets Maria Macias and her granddaughter, Sophia, 2, as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of ... more

Cameron Lyman, with the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, performs as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a jazz ban and activities for children. less

Cameron Lyman, with the reenactment band named the Texas Army Fife & Drum, performs as Bayou Bend celebrated Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Houston.
The event included a reading of the ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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3-year-old Gabriel Cruz in full patriotic gear waits patiently for the Independence Day parade to begin, Thursday, July 4, 2013 in Bellaire, Texas. (PHOTO BY TODD SPOTH)

3-year-old Gabriel Cruz in full patriotic gear waits patiently for the Independence Day parade to begin, Thursday, July 4, 2013 in Bellaire, Texas. (PHOTO BY TODD SPOTH)